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The bulls do have a problem to move back above 1315 but despite that, still holding above 1300. If we see stronger dollar in coming days the 1300 might be broken. In that case (only in that case!) I will look to sell retest of 1315 with target around 1260/1240. Should you have any questions feel free to contact us

Short recap Asia in red Europe opening lower US Congress to vote on government funding German coalition talks well covered blockchain technology to make Germany a fintech hub Draghi not ok with EUR volatility due to potential inflation miss Kuroda – no near-term hikes Question – what now? Honestly, I am not sure either… …as Janet is celebrating and Powell not being

Short recap Asia mixed to lower Europe opening lower Trump a year ago – USD strength means confidence in US and his presidency Mnuchin yesterday – USD weakness good for US economy …and market took it as a future direction of US policy In other words the US trade war has begun and weak USD is part of it Market is concerned about widening current

Short recap Asia in green Europe opening higher Trumps racist comments are dangerous in general And can also change the behaviour of the public Thus hurting the consumption habits, investments and economy FR and GE looking at EZ investment budget/reforms USD hit by markets pricing monetary policy tightening in other developed countries Bitcoin ETF Fast Track Derailed by SEC Liquidity, Safety Worries link Applications for 12 ETFs and

Short recap Asian in red as stocks getting nervous, VIX above 10 Europe opening lower Cryptos – SoKo preparing a trading ban, tax authorities cracking on some exchanges China – halt of Trys buying based on wrong info (I like it as some made a nice money..) US attacking NAFTA, opting for more protectionism While French Macron signing nice contracts in China Equities Volatility still remains low but that can change

Short recap Asia took a break Europe opening flat to slightly up US tax bill refining continues as the bill moves from Senate to the House before it lands on Trump’s table Many have changed the wording from tax reform bill to tax bill AMT getting challenged as many companies may loose the tax break and pay the 20% alternative

Short recap Asia in green Europe opening higher OPEC day today with not only oil but energy stocks in focus NoKo threating with new missile test again But no reaction from the markets (a sign that conflict escalation is low for the time being) Powell with dovish tilt, no change to rate path HFs having hard time to earn money from bond and

Short recap Asia in red Europe opening lower No Jamaica coalition in Germany – Merkel can still form a minority government No history of minority government or new election creating more uncertainty Merkel to meet president, German leadership in EU on pause What worked in difficult 2000s and 2010s years not working anymore Pragmatism, conservativism and stability to be replaced Zimbabwe’s Mugabe not

Short recap Asia in red as investors becoming cautious on ability of US lawmakers to work out the tax reform Europe opening higher South China Sea disputes on again Upcoming 2-3 weeks will shape the form of Brexit deal As May is under enormous pressure from her own political party to step down While EU made it clear that UK needs to honor

Short recap Asia up Europe opening lower Trump in China to ask for China cutting financial ties with NoKo US-Chinese companies signed USD 9 bln deals USD impacted by headwinds/slowdown related to tax reform (implementation in 2019) As the tax cuts will spike the budget deficit and will have only temporary effect on the economy (according to Fitch) Brexit –